T-676 Glessner RD over Bens Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Bens Creek · Structure no. 000000000031843
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-676 Glessner RD over Bens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-676 Glessner RD over Bens Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-676 Glessner RD over Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is T-676 Glessner RD over Bens Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does T-676 Glessner RD over Bens Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-676 Glessner RD over Bens Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T-676 Glessner RD over Bens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.